Love scenes are not that lovely for actors.

It’s the job of the intimacy co-ordinator to make those manufactured moments less nerve-wracking — and to ensure the safety of the performers.

“We help choreograph scenes of simulated intimacy, high emotional content and are there for mental health first-aid as well,” said Karyn Mott, an actor and part of the Vancouver-based intimacy co-ordinator group Principal Intimacy Professionals (PIP) whose members have worked on Vancouver productions such as Batwoman, Upload, Big Sky, Firefly Lane and The Bold Type.

Full article here: https://vancouversun.com/entertainment/television/intimacy-coordinators-play-key-role-bringing-sizzling-scenes-to-the-screen